Strong's Lexicon Shalem: Shalem Original Word: שָׁלֵם Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁלַם (shalam), meaning "to be complete" or "to be at peace." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2414 (Ἰερουσαλήμ, Ierousalem): Refers to Jerusalem, often used in the New Testament. - G1515 (εἰρήνη, eirēnē): Meaning "peace," reflecting the thematic connection to Shalem. Usage: Shalem is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a place, specifically an ancient city. The name is often associated with peace and completeness, reflecting its root meaning. It is traditionally identified with the city of Jerusalem, suggesting a place of wholeness and harmony. Cultural and Historical Background: Shalem is mentioned in the context of the ancient Near East, a region characterized by city-states and complex political landscapes. The name Shalem is significant in biblical history as it is linked to Melchizedek, the king of Salem, who is a mysterious and revered figure in the Bible. Salem is often equated with Jerusalem, a city central to Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. The concept of peace (shalom) is deeply embedded in the cultural and religious ethos of the region, and Shalem as a place name reflects this ideal. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shalem Definition "peaceful," an early name of Jer. NASB Translation Salem (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. שָׁלֵם proper name, of a location abbreviated from יְרוּשָׁלַםִ (q. v.), and perhaps (Gunk Dr) intended as archaism Genesis 14:18, compare (poetry) Psalm 76:3 ("" צִיּוֺן); see JosAnt. i. 10, 2; ᵐ5 Σαλημ and (Psalms) εἰρήνη. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Salem The same as shalem; peaceful; Shalem, an early name of Jerusalem -- Salem. see HEBREW shalem Forms and Transliterations בְשָׁלֵ֣ם בשלם שָׁלֵ֔ם שלם ḇə·šā·lêm ḇəšālêm šā·lêm šālêm shaLem veshaLemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 14:18 HEB: צֶ֙דֶק֙ מֶ֣לֶךְ שָׁלֵ֔ם הוֹצִ֖יא לֶ֣חֶם NAS: king of Salem brought KJV: king of Salem brought forth INT: and Melchizedek king of Salem brought bread Psalm 76:2 2 Occurrences |
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